SF Birth Center Blog
Keep up with the latest news, advice, and natural birth topics from San Francisco Birth Center.
Our first birth 🙂
by Ilyse When we signed on to give birth at SFBC, we knew we would be one of the first births there. But we didn't think we would be the very first. Five years later, it is still one of those magical life occurrences that we couldn't possibly have planned but still...
Hospital birth happens…
by Kelly Wong McGrath There is a common fear among parents who intend to have a birth center birth that if the birth doesn’t happen at the birth center this will be seen as a failure. This is a unique pressure faced only by those who set their intentions on an...
Emerging
Last night I saw a baby emerge, soft and wet and creamy. It only took two pushes, which seems like not that much. But I think the mama would disagree. Because of course, two pushes is only the end of the birth story. She also labored getting to that point, she had...
National Infertility Week: IVF Q&A
In honor of National Infertility Week, we reached out to clients who have undergone fertility treatments and asked them if they'd like to share a bit about their journey. Cecilia is a recent client who shared her story as well as some tips for coping when undergoing...
Info on COVID-19 from our Director
We are staying abreast of the local and national updates on COVID-19. As always, our highest priority is your health and safety. As you know, the situation is evolving rather quickly, and we know that the potential impact of getting COVID-19 (not to mention the...
Health Grooves: Speaking to Healers About Healing
In his Health Grooves podcast, Dr. Ricky Fishman is in conversation with practitioners, researchers, academics and others working at the cutting edge of health care. He recently interviewed one of our founders and midwives, Nancy Myrick CNM. Give it a listen.
8 Secrets You Should Know About Postpartum Sex
At San Francisco Birth Center, a highlight of every week is New Parents Group. It’s a time when new parents get honest about what’s going well and what’s been challenging.  A few weeks ago, the group had an enlightening conversation about postpartum sex, including...
Group Prenatal Care at San Francisco Birth Center: Helping You Connect with Other Families
Birth will break you wide open. And it takes a while to put yourself back together again. Birthing and parenting can be miraculous and beautiful, but these experiences also bring challenges, confusion, frustration, and sometimes tears. At San Francisco Birth Center,...
How to Pack Your Perfect San Francisco Birth Center Bag (and What to Leave at Home)
What do you need to bring to San Francisco Birth Center when it’s time to meet your baby? Check out our list for packing the perfect SFBC bag!
Honoring National Black Breastfeeding Week with Baby luv, My Breastfriend
By Aqueila M. Lewis-Ross Last month in honor of National Black Breastfeeding Week (August 25th-31st) I started writing about the highs and lows of my breastfeeding journey. At almost 2 (DOB: September 13, 2017), my daughter whom I affectionately call “Babyluv” still...
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